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Finding the Third Proportional to 529.88 and 570.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 529.88 and 570.75 is: 614.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.88 : 570.75 = 570.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.88/570.75 = 570.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.88x = 570.75 × 570.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.88x = 325,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,755.56/529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.78

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